The European Union recently announced higher tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles, causing a surge in the stock prices of Chinese EV makers. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index saw a significant increase of 1.23% at the open, largely driven by gains in EV stocks. Leading the pack was EV company BYD, which
Employees at X, formerly known as Twitter under Elon Musk’s ownership, have been facing uncertainties as the company struggles to meet its revenue targets for the quarter. A recent internal all-hands meeting led by CEO Linda Yaccarino raised concerns about the delayed promotions process, leaving employees on edge about the possibility of layoffs. Sources within
Instagram is in the process of rolling out a new update for Threads that promises to revolutionize the way users share still image posts from Instagram. This update will introduce a dedicated format within Threads, allowing users to share single image and carousel posts from Instagram as full-size images in their Threads updates. This new
From far-away galaxies to the intricate world of biological samples, the evolution of imaging techniques has taken a significant leap forward. A team of researchers at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus has successfully adapted astronomy techniques to unblur images in the field of life sciences. The innovative approach provides biologists with a faster and more cost-effective
As a child, I remember spending countless hours on the computer, indulging in virtual activities that captured my imagination. From playing with a virtual cat resembling Felix from the cat food commercials to exploring the depths of virtual worlds, these experiences left a lasting impression on me. One particular memory that stands out is the
The International Energy Agency has recently released a report predicting a major surplus of oil by the year 2030. This surplus is expected to be a remarkable eight million barrels per day, creating challenges for oil markets and industry players globally. The report suggests that the increase in production coupled with a slowdown in global
Waymo, a major player in the driverless vehicle industry, recently issued a voluntary software recall after one of its autonomous vehicles collided with a telephone pole in Phoenix, Arizona. The incident, which took place on May 21st in Phoenix, involved an unoccupied Waymo vehicle making its way to a passenger pickup location through an alley
The use of AI in local government has the potential to revolutionize the way decisions are made. One such example is VIC, an AI bot designed by Miller to assist with policy recommendations and voting in Cheyenne City Council meetings. VIC has the ability to analyze hundreds of supporting documents, emails, and public records in
Apple recently announced the launch of its flagship virtual reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, in several Asian markets including China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. This expansion marks the gadget’s first debut outside of the United States, with pre-orders set to begin on Friday. The Vision Pro, which originally became available in the U.S.
X has recently made a significant update to the platform by making all Likes private. This change is aimed at better protecting the privacy of users and allowing them to engage with content freely without fear of judgment or retaliation. With this update, users can still see the posts they have liked, but others will